Between her time on The Real Housewives, hosting a daytime talk show and as the founder of the popular brand Skinnygirl, Frankel is a pop culture powerhouse. Aside from her many accolades, which also include being a bestselling author, this multi-hyphenate also uses her vast platform to speak out and give back. Frankel has utilized her influence to take a stand against brands that use real fur, and she also supported artists during the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes.
Her go-getter attitude, achievements and advocacy have led to her being featured during this year’s SI Swimsuit Swim Week runway show, where she walked down the catwalk as a model.
On May 30 and May 31, Swim Week attendees were treated to awesome events at the W South Beach. This included a brunch presented by MINI, a Beach Club presented by Coppertone, a VIP dinner party and an Apres Swimsuit Pool Party, all ahead of the SI Swimsuit Runway Show.
Bethenny Frankel on the SI Swimsuit runway at the W South Beach. Swimsuit by Norma Kamali. / John Parra/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated
Bethenny Frankel backstage at the W South Beach. Swimsuit by Norma Kamali. / Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated
Bethenny Frankel on the SI Swimsuit runway at the W South Beach. Swimsuit by Toxic Sadie. / John Parra/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated
Bethenny Frankel on the SI Swimsuit runway at the W South Beach. Swimsuit by Toxic Sadie. / John Parra/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated
Bethenny Frankel on the SI Swimsuit runway at the W South Beach. Swimsuit by DENIMCRATIC. / John Parra/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated
Bethenny Frankel on the SI Swimsuit runway at the W South Beach. Swimsuit by Norma Kamali. / John Parra/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated
Bethenny Frankel backstage at the W South Beach. Swimsuit by Norma Kamali. / Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated
Bethenny Frankel on the SI Swimsuit runway at the W South Beach. Swimsuit by DENIMCRATIC. / John Parra/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated
Bethenny Frankel on the SI Swimsuit runway at the W South Beach. Swimsuit by Toxic Sadie. / John Parra/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated
Bethenny Frankel on the SI Swimsuit runway at the W South Beach. Swimsuit by DENIMCRATIC. / John Parra/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated
Bethenny Frankel backstage at the W South Beach. Swimsuit by Norma Kamali. / Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated
Bethenny Frankel on the SI Swimsuit runway at the W South Beach. Swimsuit by Norma Kamali. / John Parra/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated
Bethenny Frankel on the SI Swimsuit runway at the W South Beach. Swimsuit by Norma Kamali. / John Parra/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated
Bethenny Frankel on the SI Swimsuit runway at the W South Beach. Swimsuit by Toxic Sadie. / John Parra/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated
Bethenny Frankel on the SI Swimsuit runway at the W South Beach. Swimsuit by Norma Kamali. / John Parra/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated
Bethenny Frankel backstage at the W South Beach. Swimsuit by Norma Kamali. / Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated